Using Table 5.1 of the textbook, list and explain all five areas of the hierarchy of controls. In your opinion, which is
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Using Table 5.1 of the textbook, list and explain all five areas
of the hierarchy of controls. In your opinion, which is the least
effective of the five areas? Discuss why you think this area is the
least effective.
Solutions to Controlling Hazards Interventions have included making changes in the work place by modifying existing equipment, purchasing new tools, or other devices to assist in the production process. Simple, low-cost solutions are often available to solve problems. Making changes in work practices and policies is another solution that falls under administrative controls. Making these changes can reduce physical demands, eliminate unnecessary movements, lower injury rates and their associated workers' compensation costs, and reduce employee turnover, according to OSHA (OSHA, n.d.). In many cases, work efficiency and productivity will increase as well. Administrative controls when dealing with hazardous chemicals may include the following: Microscaling the size of the experiment to reduce the amount of chemical usage • Substituting in less hazardous chemicals such as using toluene instead of benzene • Isolating or enclosing an experiment within a closed system such as a glove box • Requiring all laboratory personnel have been provided with adequate training to perform their work safely • Restricting access to areas in which certain hazardous chemicals are used • Posting signs identifying specific hazards • Requiring standard practices for chemical safety be observed • Maintaining good housekeeping practices at all times in the laboratory. How Can We Reduce Injury? If we can curtail fatigue, we can reduce the probability of injury. Let us look at a typical injury progression triangle in Figure 5.1. Typical injury progression Stage 1 Fatigue Stage 2 Discomfort Stage 2 Pain
The students will recognize the various administrative controls, their advantages, limitations, and several policies regarding the reduction of work place hazards. INTRODUCTION Administrative controls are procedures and practices that limit exposure by control or manipulation of work schedule or the manner in which work is performed. An example would be to rotate their workers so no one person is doing all of the heavy lifting tasks. Administrative controls reduce the exposure to ergonomic stressors and thus reduce the cumulative dose to any one worker. If they are unable to alter the job or work place to reduce the physical stressors, administrative controls can be used to reduce the strain and stress on the work force. Administrative controls are most effective when used in combination with engineering controls. HIERARCHY OF HAZARD MITIGATION Occupational Safety and Health Instruction (OSHA) lists the preferred priorities for corrective actions of ergonomic risk factors, which include the following: • Ergonomic risk elimination • Engineering controls • Substitution of materials/tools/equipment • Improved work practices • Administrative controls. The instructions also state that effective design or redesign of a task or workstation is the preferred method of preventing and controlling harmful stresses. The methods of intervention (in order of priority) are listed in Table 5.1. Table 5.1 Levels of Hazard Mitigation Levels of Hazard Control 1. Elimination - A redesign or procedural change that eliminates exposure to an ergonomic risk hazard; for example, using a remotely operated soil compactor to eliminate vibration exposure 2. Engineering controls - A physical change to the work place; for example, lowering the unload height of a conveyor 3. Substitution - An approach that uses tools/material/equipment with lower risk; for example, replacing an impact wrench with a lower vibration model 4. Administrative - This approach is used when none of the above can be used or are impractical to implement. Administrative controls are procedures and practices that limit exposure by control or manipulation of work schedule or the manner in which work is performed. Administrative controls reduce the exposure to ergonomic stressors and thus reduce the cumulative dose to any one worker. If they are unable to alter the job or work place to reduce the physical stressors, administrative controls can be used to reduce the strain and stress on the work force. Administrative controls are most effective when used in combination with other control methods, for example, requiring two people to perform a lift
• Substitution of materials/tools/equipment • Improved work practices • Administrative controls. The instructions also state that effective design or redesign of a task or workstation is the preferred method of preventing and controlling harmful stresses. The methods of intervention (in order of priority) are listed in Table 5.1. Table 5.1 Levels of Hazard Mitigation Levels of Hazard Control 1. Elimination - A redesign or procedural change that eliminates exposure to an ergonomic risk hazard; for example, using a remotely operated soil compactor to eliminate vibration exposure 2. Engineering controls - A physical change to the work place; for example, lowering the unload height of a conveyor 3. Substitution - An approach that uses tools/material/equipment with lower risk; for example, replacing an impact wrench with a lower vibration model 4. Administrative - This approach is used when none of the above can be used or are impractical to implement. Administrative controls are procedures and practices that limit exposure by control or manipulation of work schedule or the manner in which work is performed. Administrative controls reduce the exposure to ergonomic stressors and thus reduce the cumulative dose to any one worker. If they are unable to alter the job or work place to reduce the physical stressors, administrative controls can be used to reduce the strain and stress on the work force. Administrative controls are most effective when used in combination with other control methods; for example, requiring two people to perform a lift Solutions to Controlling Hazards Interventions have included making changes in the work place by modifying existing equipment, purchasing new tools, or other devices to assist in the production process. Simple, low-cost solutions are often available to solve problems. Making changes in work practices and policies is another solution that falls under administrative controls. Making these changes can reduce physical demands, eliminate unnecessary movements, lower injury rates and their associated workers' compensation costs, and reduce employee turnover, according to OSHA (OSHA, n.d.). In many cases, work efficiency and productivity will increase as well. Administrative controls when dealing with hazardous chemicals may include the following: Microscaling the size of the experiment to reduce the amount of chemical usage • Substituting in less hazardous chemicals such as using toluene instead of benzene • Isolating or enclosing an experiment within a closed system such as a glove box • Requiring all laboratory personnel have been provided with adequate training to perform their work safely • Restricting access to areas in which certain hazardous chemicals are used • Posting signs identifying specific hazards
of the hierarchy of controls. In your opinion, which is the least
effective of the five areas? Discuss why you think this area is the
least effective.
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The students will recognize the various administrative controls, their advantages, limitations, and several policies regarding the reduction of work place hazards. INTRODUCTION Administrative controls are procedures and practices that limit exposure by control or manipulation of work schedule or the manner in which work is performed. An example would be to rotate their workers so no one person is doing all of the heavy lifting tasks. Administrative controls reduce the exposure to ergonomic stressors and thus reduce the cumulative dose to any one worker. If they are unable to alter the job or work place to reduce the physical stressors, administrative controls can be used to reduce the strain and stress on the work force. Administrative controls are most effective when used in combination with engineering controls. HIERARCHY OF HAZARD MITIGATION Occupational Safety and Health Instruction (OSHA) lists the preferred priorities for corrective actions of ergonomic risk factors, which include the following: • Ergonomic risk elimination • Engineering controls • Substitution of materials/tools/equipment • Improved work practices • Administrative controls. The instructions also state that effective design or redesign of a task or workstation is the preferred method of preventing and controlling harmful stresses. The methods of intervention (in order of priority) are listed in Table 5.1. Table 5.1 Levels of Hazard Mitigation Levels of Hazard Control 1. Elimination - A redesign or procedural change that eliminates exposure to an ergonomic risk hazard; for example, using a remotely operated soil compactor to eliminate vibration exposure 2. Engineering controls - A physical change to the work place; for example, lowering the unload height of a conveyor 3. Substitution - An approach that uses tools/material/equipment with lower risk; for example, replacing an impact wrench with a lower vibration model 4. Administrative - This approach is used when none of the above can be used or are impractical to implement. Administrative controls are procedures and practices that limit exposure by control or manipulation of work schedule or the manner in which work is performed. Administrative controls reduce the exposure to ergonomic stressors and thus reduce the cumulative dose to any one worker. If they are unable to alter the job or work place to reduce the physical stressors, administrative controls can be used to reduce the strain and stress on the work force. Administrative controls are most effective when used in combination with other control methods, for example, requiring two people to perform a lift
• Substitution of materials/tools/equipment • Improved work practices • Administrative controls. The instructions also state that effective design or redesign of a task or workstation is the preferred method of preventing and controlling harmful stresses. The methods of intervention (in order of priority) are listed in Table 5.1. Table 5.1 Levels of Hazard Mitigation Levels of Hazard Control 1. Elimination - A redesign or procedural change that eliminates exposure to an ergonomic risk hazard; for example, using a remotely operated soil compactor to eliminate vibration exposure 2. Engineering controls - A physical change to the work place; for example, lowering the unload height of a conveyor 3. Substitution - An approach that uses tools/material/equipment with lower risk; for example, replacing an impact wrench with a lower vibration model 4. Administrative - This approach is used when none of the above can be used or are impractical to implement. Administrative controls are procedures and practices that limit exposure by control or manipulation of work schedule or the manner in which work is performed. Administrative controls reduce the exposure to ergonomic stressors and thus reduce the cumulative dose to any one worker. If they are unable to alter the job or work place to reduce the physical stressors, administrative controls can be used to reduce the strain and stress on the work force. Administrative controls are most effective when used in combination with other control methods; for example, requiring two people to perform a lift Solutions to Controlling Hazards Interventions have included making changes in the work place by modifying existing equipment, purchasing new tools, or other devices to assist in the production process. Simple, low-cost solutions are often available to solve problems. Making changes in work practices and policies is another solution that falls under administrative controls. Making these changes can reduce physical demands, eliminate unnecessary movements, lower injury rates and their associated workers' compensation costs, and reduce employee turnover, according to OSHA (OSHA, n.d.). In many cases, work efficiency and productivity will increase as well. Administrative controls when dealing with hazardous chemicals may include the following: Microscaling the size of the experiment to reduce the amount of chemical usage • Substituting in less hazardous chemicals such as using toluene instead of benzene • Isolating or enclosing an experiment within a closed system such as a glove box • Requiring all laboratory personnel have been provided with adequate training to perform their work safely • Restricting access to areas in which certain hazardous chemicals are used • Posting signs identifying specific hazards